Nutrients: a source of nourishment essential to plant and animal health. When discussed in the context of water, the term nutrients often refer to a build up of various chemical elements. Nitrogen and phosphorus are nutrients that are important to aquatic life, but in high concentrations they can be contaminants in water. These nutrients occur in a variety of forms. In a natural setting, they can come from animal waste and decomposition of plant materials.

Sustainable: the capacity to endure. When referring to environmental sustainability — it indicates no long-term harm to the natural environment. Often also associated with the terms eco-friendly or green.

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